Woman Found Dead In Parked Car; Reward Offered

Howard County Police are investigating after a woman was found shot to death in a parked car in the apartment complex where she lived.

Howard County Police arrived on the scene in the 9600-block of Basket Ring Road, in Columbia, after they received a 911 call from a person who reported seeing the woman who appeared to be injured in the Toyota Corolla.

Police say the woman had been shot several times.

Investigators say the woman was 47-years-old, and had recently moved to the area.

They have not released the woman's name pending notification of next of kin.

Police are searching for a motive.

Howard County Police are offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in this case.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to call police at 410-313-STOP. Callers may remain anonymous.